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MetamorphicButterfly

On a serious note. I have realised that my weight doesnt just effect me - it concerns my parents too, although they are very supportive they are also very concerned for my health and future.

I want to see them happy for me - living the life i want to live - looking better and being more confident. Right now my life is difficult - i am spending my time entirely focused on losing weight. They see this and are happy i am so focused but so sad because i have been trying for 10 years now to lose this weight, and they have seen me yoyo all this time. There is a lot more to my story and i really do not want to go into to it right now.

This time i must make it work and maintain it.

Does any one have any advice to give as to how to alleviate the pain from my parents please

MetamorphicButterfly

bump - anyone ?? any help ?? any where ??

KarenJanine

Make small lifestyle changes that will stick. Your parents obviously want you to be healthy and happy and I am sure they would like to see you strive for health rather than aiming purely to lose weight, following whatever the latest diet craze is.

Find exercise you enjoy. Set a calorie goal that gives you a small deficit from TDEE. Log everything you eat/drink. Be patient.

petitebunny

I understand what you mean, although it could always have been worse. What if they didn't support you and didn't want you to lose any weight cause they thought it's not the right thing to do. i know what that's like. My parents are like that. not that it stops me :P But anyways maybe you should talk to them or just ask them not to worry cause it's something you want very much. Otherwise you could just succeed and only that would make your parents proud. so stay motivated
sorry if i wasn't that helpful, just felt like answering

MetamorphicButterfly

That was very helpful - thanku